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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-07
HARMONIOUS DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

RESOLUTIONS FOR MIR CLEVELAND's BENEFIT
WHY MATTHEWS Is OPPOSED
WASHINGTON, Jan. tSpec1ah-The opposition OF Dis
trict Democrats the confirmation OF Matthews Re
corder Of Deeds has assumed form. The Columbia
Democratic Club OF which United States Marshal WILSON,
Register OF Wills Clagett and Commissioner Wheatey are
were prominent and active members comprises IN is
membership large proportion OF tho resident Democrats
who have taken active part In political matters AMI
liberal givers party caopagn funds Al meeting OF
the club last night the resignation OF Marshal Wilson was
received aud read and accepted Having been appointed
10 lucrative Office mainly through tho influence OF the
club, OF which he The president until
few months ago. Wilson perhaps thought that the organ
ization could longer useful To him The next bus
neSs at last ishts meeting the adoption OF series
resolutions protesting against the appointment to local
offices oi men residents OF the District OF
Columbia; calling attention 10 the home rulc plank
in the Democratic National platform and denying that
such change OF sentiment in favor OF
Matthews as announccl In the Presidents special
message In his behalf The only who ,oted against
the RESOLUTIONS eg-ier OF wills Clhgctt who. after
their adoption, offered his resignation as member OF tue
club. IL promptly accepted copy OF the Tc-Oiu-
tons tho President and 10 every Senator
and Representative in Congress.
Lcalds District De nOcrats say that the PrcHient
misied tho state OF sentiment III regard 10
the Matthews appointment AM or them think That
Wilson and Cagett Responsible for that fact II u
current gossip among District Democrats that the two
statesmen ma ned promised Matthews that they would
silence the local opposition 10 him II bo IN turn would
help them TO obtain the appon nent OF Cageit Regis
OF Wills They do not seem to be able " funl their
part OF the contract
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AN ADMIRABLE EXAMPLE.
From The Bu1d,o Express.

from me btUdIo fIP'ess'
One woman at least has gone back to tho old plan
NJ having her garments made at home, buying only
the materials. The sewing woman goes to the homo
OF the patron works amid comfortable surroundings
and receives for her work tho full amount which
would otherwise be nckonod as the expense OF max
ing The wearer Of the articles thus made pays bus
little more than II she bought them ready made and
the sewing woman gets her full share OF inc Dehehe
The scheme provides an excellent field for the ex-
erci-e of a practical philanthropy and Is one In when
the rich women OF the cities can interest themselves
with personal satisfaction AMI ~ the ad' oil mo
wage carriers OF their own sex II II well worm ASA
inc n the generous sentiment which strs well TO do
humanity at this season may not be turned 70 80
worthy an avenue Of practical benchcence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-07
40 THE LADY OF THE HOUSE.
-. "a. HSraid OF HcIlfh.

Mrs. Helen Campbell. IN the course Oh " Ss,nn,D
able articles published in Lah NEW NEW, Tn. series
ns oSinrwoulen IN the metropolis. Much ~ mPauy
has been developed by her narratives ana inc 70 do
No. Ar. prisoners Of fashion seem WINS ,usd
VINO %" ~ 1ssist their sisters, WHO 'Ne Apply 'orou
Sy Mr Campbell Prisoners Of rSsss Suggestion mat
tSom have aIeasy %ass the WORKING would 30
those much poor better OH helpers in the to ossa
1t not Inc most part have been ..c Sss r
70 and me sSs
wnns TO s American girl would rather s,.y' t wa,
sSs% ''s an .ss Ss y.n s1':
lighted. well heated .vs anu family for the maid si,s
.ss rssSsSa 81 s 2 ::
labor will speedily disappear .,.os at u drass sad
house" put herself N taS Csom for brA psrsoc
s sssp .as v. VIII 5: :s = .pD,'::, :,:ssss
misery VIII Oh al A'.Is.n s 70 ~ us" 4 = meant 81
have ~ endure In orueS " ~
..cape nom tho fActoJs
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DEFINING THE LrDIAy MONARCH A DAT

Herbert Barber, agent Of the Monarch Lhc'
said yesterday: THE TRIBUNE pubilshed so 'norousn'
INTELLIGENT and comprehensive statement yesterday
rea,,ve n the affairs OF our company that there IL
nothing more to add. except that We stu nope 10 10
able TO adjust matters that there VIII pe no neer
ruption in the running OF the hne. 49,, al -,
the work for the Monarch Line and lie director OF
the company. OH Wednesday began friendly s9lt az
renion TO protect his interest IN accumulate ,,
for that amount placed on the steamer Lsuan
Monarch which was to sail to day. Her sailing was
deferred until to morrow in topes that Satisfactorily
settlement may be made meanwhile.
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porate under the OF tho Maritime Canal Company
OF Nicaragua for the purpose OF enjoying all rights con-
tanned in any canal concession made to them by Ncara
qua or Costa Rica.
The bill further provides that the capital stock shall
consist Of not less than 100000 more than 100000
shares OF 90 each OF which per cent shall be paya
HE NJ the time OF subscription that the companys az
fairs shall he managed by eleven directors citizens OF
fhe United states and Nicaragua. OF whom one may DO
apponed Of the countes that the toils LOT
passage through the canal shall be reasonable ana NOT "a
may exercise such control over the canal as Is not neon
sistent with treaty obligations that the privileges grant
cd shall expire unless 100000 600 OF the capital stock be
Subscribed for within two years and work actually be,
on within four years. and that power To alter, amend
or repeal the act shall be reserved to Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-07
LAST OF CONTESTED ELECTION CASES

WASHINGTON, Jan o t>peciab.-Thc House Committee
Elections to-day disposed OF last OF the pending
contested The agreement TO report In favor OF
Major Steele, tho sitting member from the xTth Indiana
District unanimous Kidd. the Democratic contest
ant had case, but no will receive $1,000 for making
the contest In Hhode Island case. the commtte Of
vided party lines. the Democrats carrying. by vote
TO q, "a Tesolu declaring that neither Pirce
Page entitled 10 the The casting vote given
by Chairman Turner. The Republican members OF the
committee will submit their why the seat should
not be declared vacant
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WILL 1T BE MIX. cox OR Mr.. ADAMS !

WASHINGTON Jan. (specai).-It does not seem 10 DO
settled that s. s. Cox will be appointed TO tc vacancy In
the Ways and Means Committee caused by the retirement
Of Abra,a s. Hewitt The Democratic Representatives.
from NewYork except Mr. Cox have sent joint letter
to tue speaker requesting him to appoint J. j. Adams
the vacancy, and they viii the request In q per-
sona Interview The friends OF Mr. Mills, OF
Texas who Is second the and hopes
chairman in the next Congress- not favorable the
appointment OF Mr. Cox Tearing that he
formidable rival for the craftsmanship year II
obtains place Mr.. Adains's friends confident
that lie will receive the coveted promotion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-07
THE PRESIDENT RECEIVES AN Ex-coNyIcr

WASHINGTON. Jan 6.-Thc President received n call to-
day from young man whom he had recently pardoned
from the Pententiary When the President his card
nc Immediately nlzed the and directed that
the visitor be shown in. The young man said he lived
some distance from Washington bat had come here In
order 10 personally the President for restoring him
to liberty and his family Tho President treated his
kindly and advised hun W 10 work and make
himself efu citizen and the pardOned convict assured
him he would. adding that his conduct would con
vince the President that his cemency had not been mis-
placed
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GOVERNOR BODwELLs ADDRESS.
HIS RECOMMENDATIONS AS TO TAXATION, THE FISH
ERIES AND OTHER QUESTIONS

ERIES AND OTHER QUESTIONS
AUGUSTA. Me, Jan Ex-Governor Bodweu was in
augurated to-day. His address recommends reduc-
ton OF the State tax by the sum of s235,945. De-
Quoting the sinking fund. tho debt of the state Is
S2,70g,349, and the Governor recommends the retire
nent OF the present sinking fund and the sale OF Its
securities To provide for the balance Of the State
debt the issue Of thirty year three per cent bonds to
the amount OF s2.5Oo,OO0 is recommended, with the
Establishment OF sinking fund. lie also recon-
mends impro' emcnt In the method Of valuation and
q rigid enforcement Of the game laws and the law to
prevent the intro uction OF plcuro pneumonia ami
suggests the establishment Of National Guard In
piace Of tho state militia, the abolshmcnt OF the
trustee process, the prevention Of children under
fifteen years Of ago from working in factories the
restriction OF labor in all foratlons 20 ten hours
day, and the enactment Of law establishing Arbo'
Day us an annual holiday. On the fisheries question
the Governor says:
"Our shipbulldng and navigation interests. in COM
mon with those OF other maritime nations. are not "a
Irosperous 3 could 10 desired The cause OF tho
decay In tho America marine "a not difficult 10 cx-
lain, and | regret that the remedy IL not within the
power OF the state. In adliton TO this We are vexed
with a serious trouble TO the American fishing interest
1t IL evident that our fishermen are row to be an
tneonzod by every possible effort the part OF the
Canadian Government The lmIeral Government OF
Great Britain. II l. announced. has sanctioned
an act Of the Canadian Parliament by which every
harsh AMI unrca- enable condition OF the Treaty OF
1918 is to lie reNN ell and en- Orced against American
fishermen Tie plain motive OF this is 10 coerce the
Jnltol States into CONGO ing trade relations which,
under the name OF reciprocity, hostile to many
interests OF our people.
at Is always desirable TO maintain the most friendly
relat ons with our ncighlOrs. but think II IS the
plain duty Of our National Government to teach
canada that tho spirit OF vlnli"tvc aggression which
he il showing TO our fishermen cannot bring any
advantage TO her. A simple and direct remedy would
tie TO levy such increased duty on the fish shs sends
20 the United States would stimulate our own
fishermen and partially, IL not wholly. exclude can
adian fl hcrmen from our market IL would think,
DO advantageous demonstrate 10 the Canadian Gov
eminent that retaliation is very easy, and hat re-
ctant As we should be TO resort to IL, we could soon
throw tho loss incident to the existing dispute wholly
upon the fishermen OF the Dominion.
at may upon investigation seem eHpedient for you
TO make proper representation 10 INC NhuOhal COY
crnmcnt on this subject which closely touches tho
interest of many OF our citizens"
The savings banks Of tho state show an increase OF
deposits in The last year of over S2,oOo,ooO.
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A NICARAGUA CANAL Bill. REPORTED.

WASHINGTON. Jan Ex-senator Edmunds, by direction
Of the Committee Foreign Relations today reported
fsvoraby bill to incorporate the Maritime Canal Com
pany Of Nicaragua Tho bill creates Frederick Billings
Charles P. DAILY H. l. Hochkiss, Francis A. Stout W. b.
FRANKLIN. Daniel Ammen. william L. Merry. Horace
DAVIS Edward Y. Bsale James II. MoMullin, Sheppard
Homans aud their associates and successors, body
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PRISONERS OF POVERTY.
UNDERTAKING A NOBLE CAUSE.


There is so much TO praise In this true SHOWING
up OF the difference between fact ana fancy as APP
p ell to workingwomen, "plenty Of work" ami now mo
TOT ers arc robbed. that feel II too great praise
cannot DO EXTENDED THE TRIBUNE for its noble eHors'
We assure Il that tho People in the country appce
ate these things There arc almost many ialr-
minded men and women among the well to do rs there
are among the poor. And every day we hear express
sions Of approval applied to THE TRIBUNE anu i's
articles by Mrs. Campbell
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MaT1RED BONDS MUST BE REPLACED.

WASHINGTON Jan. 6There Is still on deposit In the
United states Treasury circulation of National
banks the SUN OF 50 45O in called three per cent
bonds which have matured These bonds are held by 1856
banks and are all included in calls from the 1924 which
matured February 1886, TO the Hath which matured
December 1886 Considerable interest Is felt as to the
probable course OF the Treasury Department toward the
banks holding the bonds in question Controller Tren
holm said this afternoon that ne will consult with the
Attorney what his duty under the circum-
stances disposed be lenient with tue banks,
hut he felt that could longer delay enforcing strict
compliance with laws bearing the subject or Ma
tona bank securities IL Is learned that the banks Will
be allowed days In which 70 replace the ma
fured honda
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LANSING Mich, Jan. 6-Ths afternoon the messages Of
read.
SUGGESTIONS FROM GOVERNOR AsfEs.
PROTEST AGAINST THE FALSE ECONOMY WHICH
INCREASES THE DEBT OF THE STATE
BOSTON, Jan. 6-The Inauguration OF Governor Ames
took place at the State House to-day Both branches of
the Legislature met at IL o'clock and went into
joint convention The oath administered to the Gov
ernor and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by the President OF tho
Senate. The Governor In his address stated that
the funded debt OF the State January I was
$3l,429.6S0 80, reduction OF $1,000 from
the funded debt OF January l, 1886. The
estimates for 1897 are: Payments for all purposes
$5O6s,726 81; receipts including cash on hand but
elusive of direct State tax, S3,951,0sl 81; deficit
$11l7,6f5 So. The Governor adds:
The Legislatures recent years have neglected TO
the needs Of the Government the result OF which has
been deficit increasing by year. until IL has
reached serious proPortionsa state OF affairs which in
laure To meet the deficit already thus accrued and the
probable necessities OF the coming year. the OF
100000 will be needed in addition TO the ordinary rev.
onue, and accordingly recommend that the sum be
raised by direct taxation. unless through your efforts
material reduction be made in special expenditures.
OF business October 30, 1885, 1921, 500 o.
increase for the OF %. which is greater
was 906039 increase OF $3.50, which is the largest
Increase for any year since 1872.
The Governor approves cooperative banks OF which
there aboutory the State and the
sity OF devising additional method prevent tho
fraudulent overssue Of stock by Massachusetts, corpora
tons. lie recommends an adequate appropriation for
the maintenance OF the Civil Service system urges tho
adyisability OF law restricting within limits the
number OF liquor licenses to be granted in any city
town voting for license, and increase in the
fees for licenses The modification OF the Sun.
day laws is suggested matter Of press
ing importance The Governor also recommends
as act OF simple justice, the enactment OF law Sc
curing municipal suffrage to women"
The address the necessity Of State supernten
dence over the public schools In small towns hints at
normal school for music and advocates industrial schools
for the sake OF the manufacturing interests OF the State
Attention is called to the approaching centenary Of the
Constitution Of the United states, and the Legislature Is
asked 10 take such action will enable the state to par
ticipae in the celebration In manner worthy OF her
history, her standing and her character and appropriate
TO the important part borne by her in the great event
which Is TO be commemorated
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GOVERNOR LoUNsBVRY INAUGURATED.

GOVERNOR LOUNSBURY INAUGURATED.
FORMALLY ELECTED BY THE LEGIsLATURE-iIs
ADDRESS.
HARTFORD Jan 6 (SpecdD.-Thc Legislature In joint
session this morning elected Phineas Lounsbury (RepD
Governor Of by vote OF l52 to III Tor l. 8
Cleveland DEM. James L. Hammond was elected Leu
Governor Leverett NJ Hubbard Secretary oil STATE
Alexander Warner rreasurers and Thomas clark control
Ter a Republicans tho successive ballots showing only
ut,e variations Governor Iounsbury and the State OH
cers were escorted the Allyn House TO the Capitol
by the four companies of the Governors Guard OF HART
ford and New Haven The oath OF Office was admniserou
70 him by Chief Justice Park and he delivered the an
nua message Governor Lounsbury finds that at the be-
ginning OF the present fiscal year. that Is on the first day
of uly 1856 the funded Of the State was 200
or this debt bonds bearing interest at tho rate OF per
cont and amounting 81 100000, are due on May L,
1897 but rodoemabe at tho pleasure OF Inc state
after May l. 1887 lie recommends that these bonds oe
paid IA soon they become rcdeenabe and that FUNDS
for this purpose be provided By the Issue Of new bonds
hearing interest ut OF per cent and payable
thirty years date such bonds could doubtless DO
sold at n PREMIUM and one can question the wisdom
OF lust legislation which will save 10 tho STATE more
than $50 900 year lie finds the military aiars' uo
banks insurance companies and other chartered corpora
tons of the State in prosperous condition. he Is IN
favor of restricting Sunday trains sees no neeo Vi ~
Their legislation in regard banks ut the present ume,
and thinks that legislation upon insurance matters should
poceed slowly and with canton lie asks Tor some wise
sotion Of the insane convict question which VIII oe SAT
isfactory to the people and does not favor conplhns
niso with the Insane asg lum. lie has goou woru iot
ihe AGRICULTURAL interests but advises great care .nat
class legislation may not be placed upon the statute
bnots lie would like ~ See plan devised whereby
the state could sell the products OF convict iaoor ~ i
va.e rather than depend upon the uncertainties Oh con
tract convict labor income for the Support Vi .nc
nrlS0ners Upon the confirmed criminal class lhe 10Y % noa
Z nnriculary SEVERE lie advises the adopuon OF tho
Ohio pan which shuts up confirmed criminals lot nIe
Ion the labor question he does not ~ beyond ne TO-
OF Commissioner liaiiey out approves
The proposed repeal the factorizng law recommends
mar tho COMPULSORY schooling be Increased from W 10
40 DAYS eac year. and promises To approve any no"
measures for the SUPPRESSION Of intemperanee
Arter the reading OF tho message Dotn HOUSES ao-
iour ned until Wednesday. January L.
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WASHINGTON, Jan 6 tspeeiab.-Before the Indian APP
propriaon bill passed the House Mr Bnchanan OF New
Jersey secured the adoption OF wholesome and neces
sary amendment 1t provides that part of the appro
pration Indian Agencies shall be expended
In payment of the salary of any who Is not prac-
teal farmer for i've years next preceding his ap
yointment shall have been engaged In farming III
appears under the present reform administration
OF Indian affairs number Ofbr0kend0wn political hacks
who know little nothing about farming or any other
honest employInent which Involves actual labor nave
been appointed teach the Indians agriculture and oy
pie well precept Induce them 10 become ties
of the soil Mr. Buchana's amendment Is "a blow At MT
Atkinss political farmers but 1t is good thing for the
Ipdix nd Government
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ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON Jan. 6.--First Lieutenant Walter l.. Fisk
and Second Lieutenant G. f. Gillette OF the Engineer
Corps have been ordered 10 be examined for promotion
BY the Examining Board. appointed December H. Cap
tain John q. Butler Ordnance Department. has been
ordered from Springfield Mass 10 Hartford Conn., TO In
spect The leave Of absence OF First Lieutenant
william Crdzer. Ordnance Department. has been ex-
tended to April 1897 account Of sickness Captain
j. H. Simpson Sd Cavalry, has been granted six month";
leave OF absence disability The leave Of absence OF
Acting Assistant surgeon John NJ Pollock has been
tended one month on account OF sickness.
The following officers Of the Army will be placed on the
retired list during tho present year BgsdierG
Orlando Wilcox April Is: Colonel Glover Perm. As
oistant Surgeonjenera November IL; Colonel Charles
Blunt Corps Of Engineers, February Colonel John
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-07
MAIL BURNED IN RAILROAD DISASTERS.

WAsHIyGToS Jan 6-Colonel John Jameson, General
Superintendent of Railway Mail Service. has received
report Of the mails in the Boston and Albany Railway
accident OF January which shows that about eighteen
pouches ofleer mail and about eighty sacks Of papers,
all destined to points east of Mittineagne. Mass
we're burned with exception Of about 800 letters
which less charred. Colonel jameson has
information also that fourteen pouches vi letter
and about truck load of mail were burned In
the wreck at rifiin. Ohio last Tuesday morning.
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ruE ERIE AND 0swEGo canals Bill.

WASHINGTON. Jan. (Speciai-In the House to-day Mr..
Weber concluded his speech in favor OF the bill to lend
the aid OF the Government enlarge the Erie and Oswego
canals Remarks In favor OF bill delivered by
several Western Representatives who are Interested IN
the Hennepin Canal project and anxious TO have an al
water route opened the Mississippi and the Hud
con At the expiration of the morning hour the Dill went
over IL Will not pass the House In this Congress.
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THE PENSION FOR MRS. LOGAN.

WASHINGTON Jan @ (Speciab.-The Senate passed bill
today granting pension Of $1,000 year TO Mrs Logan
The measure did pass however, without giving rse
first 10 some opposition the part OF Southern econ
onists and Confederate brgadiers. When the latter
had grned sufficiently at the extravaganza OF the pro
ceeding and the dangerous precedent thus established IN
pcnsonng the widows Of prominent Union Generals at
more than the customary ptance offered by the Govern
mcnt they permitted the bill TO pass without division
Foremost among those who took this were SEN
ators Coke and Maxey OF Texas and Berry of Arkansas
Senator Vest offered an amendment including In the pro-
visions of the bill the widow of General Francis BAR
who he declared deserved fully much as the widow
of General Logan substantial recognition at the hands or
yrcss II is doubtful whether Mr. Vest offered the
amendment entirely in good faith simply In order TO
auagouize the bill He discaimed II a true, having any
such intention and noon being appealed TO by Geneia
Uawlev Withdrew his amendment and his opposition
Immediately astcrwarl however. ho Introduced separ,
ne hin giving Mrs Blair pension OF $1,000 year ana
succeeded IN rushing 1t through without the customary
referencc 70 committee much TO the amusement OF his
Democratic colleagues who evidently considered IL good
Joke without stltying Themselves Republicans could
moi offer any opposition to the irrcguarty OF the pro-
cccding. even II they had felt disposed to do 80.
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rrn1s1 ArIyE MEErINGs IN OTHER srATEs

LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS IN OTHEK bTATha
IsprANApoLI Ind Jan. 6-The TIVE houses OF the Log
islature met and organized ut 10 today. The inter
est oenered In the senate. at which there was large
crowd Green Smith appeared and took tho chair VIII
he Auditor OF State acting clerk The Republicans on
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CHURCHES.

GIPT TO BISHOP STBTEEG
PHILADELPHIA, Jan. o (>peeiaD.-Bishop Stevens was
night presented by members Of his congregation In